Excelsior Elementary School

START-UP SCHEDULE: 

•August 16 (First week) : GBHS Emerald Brigade students come to Excelsior for an assembly to demonstrate the instruments of the band. 

•August 26 (last Monday): Band sign-up form due (sent via email ).

•Tues.  27th (3rd week of Aug) All Beginners in P-5 at 1:40pm.  No instruments needed. Bring pencils.

•Thurs. 29th (End of August): Beginning Band Parent Meeting and Rental Night with the Music Yard in the Excelsior MP. Two Sessions to choose from: 5:30-7pm or 7-8:30pm. 

•September 3 (Tuesday after Labor Day): Full Schedule Begins with Tuesday 8am-8:50am class.  Please arrive at 7:50am so we can start at 8am. Note that kids will not bring their instruments on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for the first few weeks of band.  They will need them for the afternoon sessions.  

•Wed. Sept. 4th: Start of Choirs at 8am.  Paperwork due within the first two weeks. 

 

 

PRIVATE LESSONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH GROUP LEARNING: 

As your child embarks on the journey toward mastering an instrument, I would strongly encourage you to supplement the full group band experience with private personal lessons outside of school that are instrument-specific and tailored to your child's needs.  Students who study privately often establish a stronger and more independent foundation on their instrument of choice.  You can appreciate that the learning is more individualized than is possible in a group of 50-80 new players.  There is a list of private tutors listed under Handouts.